SA Photonics millimeter-wave measurement system records from 40 - 110 GHz

June 7, 2011
A millimeter-wave measurement and calibration system, MWMS, records millimeter-wave power densities in frequencies ranging from 40–110 GHz with an accuracy of ±0.5 dB.

A millimeter-wave measurement and calibration system, MWMS, records millimeter-wave power densities in frequencies ranging from 40–110 GHz with an accuracy of ±0.5 dB. Consisting of a photonic probe and processing unit joined by up to 5 km of fiber-optic cable, the system can withstand power levels >100 W/cm2. It has applicability to 95 GHz active denial systems.
SA Photonics
Los Gatos, CA
www.saphotonics.com

More Products

-----

PRESS RELEASE

SA Photonics develops the Millimeter Wave Measurement System (MWMS)

SA Photonics has developed the Millimeter Wave Measurement System (MWMS), a high power millimeter wave measurement and calibration system now available for sale. MWMS records millimeter wave power densities in frequencies ranging from 40 GHz to 110 GHz with an accuracy of ± 0.5dB.

MWMS measures millimeter wave emissions directly from their source, giving operators accurate and timely information about power and frequency. MWMS has applicability to 95 GHz active denial systems. “As the use of active denial systems for non-lethal applications grows, defense and homeland security agencies will need MWMS to effectively calibrate these systems and ensure their safe use”, says Jim Coward, CEO of SA Photonics.

MWMS is a next generation system consisting of a photonic probe and a sophisticated processing unit joined by up to 5 kilometers of fiber optic cable. The photonic probe relays millimeter wave measurements to the remote processing unit for characterization. The probe, with a minimal 1 cm2 metallic aperture that has little to no affect on field measurements, can withstand extremely high millimeter wave power levels in excess of 100 W/cm2. MWMS was successfully tested at Brooks City-Base in San Antonio, Texas on 28 January 2011.

About:
SA Photonics is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative photonics solutions for commercial and government applications. SA Photonics’ expertise includes optical communications, ruggedized photonics hardware, opto-mechanical design, and complex analog and digital engineering for space, marine, avionicand ground applications. To learn more, please visit www.saphotonics.com.

-----

Follow us on Twitter

Subscribe now to Laser Focus World magazine; it's free!

Sponsored Recommendations

Brain Computer Interface (BCI) electrode manufacturing

Jan. 31, 2025
Learn how an industry-leading Brain Computer Interface Electrode (BCI) manufacturer used precision laser micromachining to produce high-density neural microelectrode arrays.

Electro-Optic Sensor and System Performance Verification with Motion Systems

Jan. 31, 2025
To learn how to use motion control equipment for electro-optic sensor testing, click here to read our whitepaper!

How nanopositioning helped achieve fusion ignition

Jan. 31, 2025
In December 2022, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieved fusion ignition. Learn how Aerotech nanopositioning contributed to this...

Nanometer Scale Industrial Automation for Optical Device Manufacturing

Jan. 31, 2025
In optical device manufacturing, choosing automation technologies at the R&D level that are also suitable for production environments is critical to bringing new devices to market...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Laser Focus World, create an account today!